PhD Plant Pathology 36 months PHD Program By University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR) |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

236 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

05 Oct, 2021Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Plant pathology basically deals with the plant diseases and physiological disorders incited by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and mollicutes and also deals with study of edible fungi called mushrooms. Plant diseases had proved serious threat to agricultural economy since ever it was started. Efficient management of the disease ensures the future food security and economical growth of the agriculture sector. In Plant Pathology the students get familiar with the diseases of field crops, vegetables, orchards, ornaments and their control. Biological control got focus in current days and providing the food free of hazardous chemicals toxins which affecting our health quality. We are teaching comprehensively on plant prokaryotes, plant viruses, 57 fungi, mollicutes, plant pathogenic nematodes, seed pathology, forest pathology and molecular plant pathology. Mycorrhizal fungi got attention of mycologists as source to increase soil fertility in natural conditions and organic agricultural production. Beneficial microorganisms are important key factors for increase of soil fertility and biological control of plant pathogen. Our future will be on the efficient and eco friendly control of the diseases targeting the crops and orchards in temperate areas of Azad Kashmir.

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Plant pathology basically deals with the plant diseases and physiological disorders incited by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and mollicutes and also deals with study of edible fungi called mushrooms. Plant diseases had proved serious threat to agricultural economy since ever it was started. Efficient management of the disease ensures the future food security and economical growth of the agriculture sector. In Plant Pathology the students get familiar with the diseases of field crops, vegetables, orchards, ornaments and their control. Biological control got focus in current days and providing the food free of hazardous chemicals toxins which affecting our health quality. We are teaching comprehensively on plant prokaryotes, plant viruses, 57 fungi, mollicutes, plant pathogenic nematodes, seed pathology, forest pathology and molecular plant pathology. Mycorrhizal fungi got attention of mycologists as source to increase soil fertility in natural conditions and organic agricultural production. Beneficial microorganisms are important key factors for increase of soil fertility and biological control of plant pathogen. Our future will be on the efficient and eco friendly control of the diseases targeting the crops and orchards in temperate areas of Azad Kashmir.

Admission requirements

3+
M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture or equivalent with
at least 3.0 CGPA + UGAT Score: 70/100
05 Oct 2021
3 Years
Nov

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

236 USD
236 USD

International Students

236 USD
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More programs from the university

University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR) offers 36 undergraduate majors across various disciplines. A few selections of the programs are

§   Soil and Environmental Sciences

§   Eastern Medicine

§   Veterinary Medicine

§   Geology

§   Microbiology

§   Nutrition and Dietetics

§   Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics

 

UPR strives to offer affordable education to all the students enrolled at its campuses, with special emphasis on students facing financial hardship and economic vulnerability. Students are offered free transportation and free indoor medical services to reduce socioeconomic inequalities to ensure that they complete their university education without any constraints. During the financial year (2021), UPR offered financial assistance to PKRs.142.40 million to 37.05 % coverage of the total university intake. There are many designated scholarships for needy students, i.e., Ehsaas Scholarships, HEC Need Based, the Punjab Educational Endowment fund (PEEF) Scholarships, HBL Platinum Scholarships, and Sudhan Education Scholarships. The university awards its scholarships to bottom-household income students under these schemes.

 

Overall, the UPR is committed to quality undergraduate education through innovation and expansion of research by integrating it into the curriculum to help and support the sustainability of communities and the environment.

 

University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR) offers 19 Masters and 11 Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. A few selections of the programs are

§   Plant Pathology

§   Agronomy

§   Environmental Sciences

§   Horticulture

§   Pharmacy

The main purpose of the graduate program is to bridge the gap between teaching, research, and economic growth. Our graduates are entrepreneurs who play key roles in the economic development of our state and country. The strong industry-research collaboration in their studies prepares them to run a successful start-up. These small and big start-up companies and new businesses are creating new jobs and becoming major contributors to national wealth and financial development. The university’s efforts are deeply rooted in the local community of Rawalakot and the surrounding region through its support by organizing various campus community events and volunteering to provide sustainable solutions to transform traditional economic development into poverty elevation strategies.

The University of Poonch Rawalakot, ten years into its establishment and built upon founding ideals and ambitions, has been at the forefront of offering high-quality graduate education by actively promoting collaboration across all relevant stakeholders. 

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